Factors Influencing The Utilization Of Malaria Control Strategies Among Mothers Of Under 5 Children In Atani Community, Arochukwu Local Government, Abia State

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Abstract

This study was carried out to examine the factors influencing the utilization of malaria control strategies among mothers of under 5 children in Atani Community, Arochukwu Local Government, Abia State. The study specifically was aimed to ascertain the prevalence of malaria among under 5 children in Atani Community, Arochukwu Local Government, Abia State, assess the level of knowledge towards malaria control measures among mothers of under 5 children in Atani Community, Arochukwu Local Government, Abia State, assess the factors influencing the utilization of malaria control strategies among mothers of under 5 children in Atani Community, Arochukwu Local Government, Abia State, and proffer recommendations on how to improve the use of malaria control strategies among mothers of under 5 children in Atani Community, Arochukwu Local Government, Abia State. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprised of mothers of under 5 children in Atani Community, Arochukwu Local Government, Abia State. In determining the sample size, the researcher purposefully selected 160 respondents and 141 were validated. Self-constructed and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected and validated questionnaires were analyzed using frequency tables, and mean scores. While the hypotheses was tested Chi-square statistical tool. The result of the findings reveals that the level of knowledge towards malaria control measures among mothers of under 5 children in Atani Community, Arochukwu Local Government, Abia State includes: effective use of mosquito net, indoor residual spraying, the use of antimalarial prophylaxis, spraying insecticides, and traditional medicine are practices. The study also revealed that the factors influencing the utilization of malaria control strategies among mothers of under 5 children in Atani Community, Arochukwu Local Government, Abia State includes: knowledge and awareness, socioeconomic factors, including income, education level, and occupation, access to healthcare services, cultural beliefs and practices. Therefore, it is recommended that Health authorities and NGOs should conduct regular, community-specific awareness campaigns. These should focus on the importance of malaria prevention, symptoms recognition, and timely treatment. To mention but a few.

Table of Content

Chapter One:

Introduction

  • 1.1 Background of the Study
  • 1.2 Statement of the Problem
  • 1.3 Objective of the Study
  • 1.4 Research Questions
  • 1.5 Research Hypothesis
  • 1.6 Significance of the Study
  • 1.7 Scope of the Study
  • 1.8 Limitation of the Study
  • 1.9 Definition of Terms
  • 1.10 Organizations of the Study

Chapter Two:

Review of Literature

  • 2.1 Conceptual Framework
  • 2.2 Theoretical Framework
  • 2.3 Empirical Review

Chapter Three:

Research Methodology

  • 3.1 Research Design
  • 3.2 Population of the Study
  • 3.3 Sample Size Determination
  • 3.4 Sample Size Selection Technique and Procedure
  • 3.5 Research Instrument and Administration
  • 3.6 Method of Data Collection
  • 3.7 Method of Data Analysis
  • 3.8 Validity of the Study
  • 3.9 Reliability of the Study
  • 3.10 Ethical Consideration

Chapter Four:

Data Presentation and Analysis

  • 4.1 Data Presentation
  • 4.2 Analysis of Data
  • 4.3 Answering Research Questions
  • 4.4 Test of Hypothesis
  • 4.5 Discussion of Findings

Chapter Five:

Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

  • 5.1 Summary
  • 5.2 Conclusion
  • 5.3 Recommendation
  • References
  • Appendix
  • Questionnaire

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